Marketplace · Payments

Payments

The default is Stripe. The right answer for global SaaS may be Paddle (merchant of record handles VAT).

Editorial picks; no paid placement.

Who this is for

Anyone taking payments online.

The tools

Stripe

Free plan: No · From 2.9% + $0.30 / txn

Best for: Most businesses, especially US-based

Stage fit: Any

Affiliate relationship: No

Paddle

Free plan: No · From 5% + $0.50 / txn

Best for: Global SaaS wanting tax handled

Stage fit: Growth

Affiliate relationship: No

Lemon Squeezy

Free plan: No · From 5% + $0.50 / txn

Best for: Digital products, indie founders

Stage fit: Any

Affiliate relationship: No

RevenueCat

Free plan: Yes · From Free / pay-as-you-go

Best for: Mobile in-app subscriptions

Stage fit: Mobile apps

Affiliate relationship: No

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Deeper comparison

Editorial pick guide

Stripe vs Paddle

Stripe vs Paddle compared for SaaS founders — pricing, tax handling, payouts, developer experience.

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